CONTINENTAL - Belt Tension Meter
Brand : Continental
Model : TensionRite
Code : 3PEA8
Product Introduction:
Continental ContiTech TensionRite® Belt Frequency Meter is a two-component system consisting of a hand-held meter
attached to an optical sensor via an electronic cable. The sensor uses an infrared beam to detect the vibration of a belt
strand and sends a signal to the meter. (The sensor includes an LED that produces an orange light beam to help
aim the invisible infrared ray.) Comparing this input to the vibration of a quartz crystal, the meter computes the natural
frequency of the belt. The result is shown in the display window as hertz (oscillations per second). The internal
programming of the meter is also able to report the belt tension in units of force (either newtons or pounds-force) provided the
operator has entered the belt mass and span length using the manually operated key pad.
The meter operates on four AA batteries. Battery life is approximately 20 hours. The battery compartment is
accessible at the back of the meter. An abridged manual, a tuning fork for checking calibration and a storage case are included with the complete kit.
Technical Specifications:
Measurement Range
Frequency range ................................................... 10 to 400Hz
Measurement accuracy
Below 100Hz .............................................. +/- 1 significant digit
Above 100Hz ............................................. +/- 1%
Belt Mass input range ...................................... 0.001 to 9.990kg/m
Belt Span input range ...................................... 0.001 to 9.990 meters
Maximum belt tension display..............9990 newtons
...................................................................................... 2200 lbs.
Environmental Conditions
Operating temperature .................................. +10°C to +50°C
...................................................................................... +50°F to +122°F
Shipment & storage temp .......................... -5°C to +70°C
...................................................................................... +23°F to +158°F
Protection class .......................................................IP54
Sensor
Type ...................................................................................... Infra-red optical
IR wavelength............................................................970nm
Visible aiming beam ..........................................Narrow angle orange LED
Housing ............................................................................Machined aluminum
Cable length ................................................................1 meter
Power Supply
Type ......................................................................................Dry cell battery
Voltage ............................................................................... 6 volt
Battery type ................................................................. AA (MN1500) alkaline
Number ............................................................................4
Expected life................................................................ 20 hours
Compartment location...................................Back of meter
Optional Rechargeable Batteries
Battery type ................................................................. AA (1300 mAH min.)
Charger ............................................................................. 12 – 15VDC output
Socket/polarity .........................................................3.5mm OD/positive center
